Originally posted 2005-09-18 05:55:09. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
MY POINT EXACTLY by Orna Willis
Orna is one of my favorite people and I love the way she uses color and design in her geometric pieces. Her new book is an innovation in how needlepoint is presented as well as being crammed full with eight lovely designs.
Each small geometric design is given a complete chapter. The book is in full color, with tremendous illustrations od the completed ornaments, close-ups of sections of them, full color charts of the designs and large instructional illustrations.
The chapters open with a photo of the design, done in several different color schemes. The first text page of the chapter talks about how this design was finished. Her reasons for finishing the pieces as she did are given as well as specific instructions about less familiar techniques. The materials for each piece are announced on a page title “You Will Need.” This page lists the threads and color for each version of the design and numbers the different threads.
Following this you will find step by step instructions for stitching. Orna’s instructions are remarkably clear and in them you will find large, labeled photos for complex stitches such as Jessicas. She also includes hints in colored boxes to make your stitching easier. Finally there is a master chart where each thread is diagrammed in a different color.
This is an outstanding book!
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